Ubisoft Confirms AI-Generated Image Appeared in ‘Anno 117’ as Placeholder
Ubisoft has acknowledged that an AI-generated image mistakenly appeared as a loading screen in the recently released strategy game, Anno 117: Pax Romana. The company stated the image was intended as a temporary placeholder during development and will be replaced with original artwork in the upcoming patch 1.3.
The revelation follows criticism from players who noticed the image’s artificial quality. While Ubisoft insists the image was never meant for the final product, the incident highlights a growing concern within the gaming industry regarding the use – and potential misuse - of artificial intelligence in game development. This comes as developers increasingly experiment with AI tools to streamline production, raising questions about artistic integrity and the role of human creativity.
Beyond the loading screen, concerns persist regarding AI’s influence on the German localization of Anno 117. Players on Reddit have pointed out instances where AI-generated text appears to lack the nuance and established terminology of previous Anno titles. It remains unclear whether Ubisoft will address these localization issues, despite similar feedback during the game’s demo phase.
Ubisoft has not commented on the German localization concerns as of this writing. Players are encouraged to share their feedback in the game’s forums, adhering to established community guidelines.
Source: Reddit (via Eurogamer)
